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Wilson, Victoria Girls Drop State Openers

The Victoria and Wilson girls both had their postseason runs come to an end after suffering first round losses at their state basketball tournaments on Thursday, March 13.

Victoria fell to Blue Rapids-Valley Heights 57-49 at the 1A Div. 1 State Tournament in Emporia. The Lady Knights trailed 23-17 at halftime and were outscored 17-11 in the third quarter. Kristin Huser scored 25 points and Audra Nowak 17 for Victoria. The Lady Knights end the season with a 14-10 record.

Wilson fell to Rexford-Golden Plains 57-37 at the 1A Div. 2 State Tournament in Hays. The Lady Dragons trailed 26-17 at halftime and were outscored 31-20 in the second half. Shania Steinike had 14 points for Wilson. The Lady Dragons finish with a 17-7 record.